Early in the morning, L and I booked a taxi to take us to the ferry to Naxos. When we arrived, a restaurant owner hustled us over to his patio and invited us to stay while we waited for the ferry. Right away, I knew we should continue walking and check out the other cafes.… Continue reading Where to Eat in Naxos (Chora & Beaches): Ya Souvlaki and Scirocco
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Pat & Betty Calgary: French Restaurant Worth the Detour
For our monthly girls' night, I picked Pat & Betty. We started the party at my house with a bottle of sparkling cider I picked up at Vine Arts. Kournikova enjoyed the dry, unfiltered bubbles so much that she snapped a picture. For this post, let's listen to "Bread and Butter" by The Newbeats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Jzl_bx3fI… Continue reading Pat & Betty Calgary: French Restaurant Worth the Detour
Ranchmen’s Club: Dinner at a Calgary institution
Wonderland and Double 07 invited us to The Ranchmen's Club for dinner, located in the Beltline / Connaught area. Since I first met Wonderland, she has consistently praised the executive chef, sommelier and staff at Ranchmen's, so I was curious and excited to go. For this post, let's listen to the James Bond theme song.… Continue reading Ranchmen’s Club: Dinner at a Calgary institution
Fonda Flora – Elevated Mexican cuisine in Calgary
On Saturday, Kournikova, Québécois, and I got together for dinner. We started the night off with bubbles at Kournikova's house. Québécois brought over champagne to toast to my new job. After finishing the bottle, Kournikova's doting husband Zuber dropped us off at Fonda Flora. Both Québécois and I appreciate the non-pedestrian wine list at Fonda… Continue reading Fonda Flora – Elevated Mexican cuisine in Calgary
Hawthorn Dining Room: Hotel Restaurant
My sister-in-law turned 40! We spent the afternoon at RnR Wellness Spa and the evening at the Hawthorn Dining Room. For this post, let’s listen to “It’s My Party” by Lesley Gore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIsnIt1p978 To start the night, Turned ordered a round of bubbly (Maschio Prossecco, $54). As we looked through the menu, I mentioned that… Continue reading Hawthorn Dining Room: Hotel Restaurant
Hitting the Sauce 